Cao Thief

Chapter 118 Three Blessings ([-])

In the second year of Jian'an, from the first month to the seventh month, many things happened.

In May, Yuan Shu sent an envoy to Xiapi to inform him of the matter of proclaiming himself emperor, and asked Lu Bu to fulfill his promise to send his daughter to Shouchun.However, Chen Deng, the chancellor of Peiguo, came forward to stop him and told Lu Bu: Cao Cao welcomes the emperor and assists the government, which is what everyone expects; if he marries Yuan Shu, he will definitely get a bad reputation.When Lü Bu occupies Xuzhou, his reputation will become even more dishonest, and his words will not be right, and he will be criticized by the world.

Lu Bu thought so, so he recovered his daughter Lu Yuan, beheaded Yuan Shu's envoy and sent him to Xudu.

Later, Cao Cao ordered Lu Bu to be the left general to comfort him.After Yuan Shu learned about it, he sent general Zhang Xun and others led tens of thousands of horsemen to approach Xiapi.At this time, Lu Bu only had three thousand elite soldiers and four hundred horses in his hands.Of course, most of these [-] elite soldiers were Lu Bu's followers, including the Flying Bear Army and the Suppressed Camp.

But no matter what, three thousand versus tens of thousands is too dangerous after all.

So Lu Bu adopted Chen Gui's strategy, separated Yang Feng and others, and joined forces to attack Zhang Xun.

Tens of thousands of steps to ride, the loss is exhausted.Lu Bu joined hands with Yang Feng again, and landed and landed side by side, only forcing Zhongli, only two hundred miles away from Shouchun...

Yuan Shu stationed five thousand soldiers and waited and watched with Huainan.

Lü Bu stopped pursuing and returned to Xiapi.Later, he sent Chen Deng, Chen Gui's son, and his confidant Wei Xu to Xudu to seek Xuzhou Mu.

After this battle, Yuan Shu's arrogance dropped sharply!

In mid-June, Cao Cao dispatched Wang Fu, Yilang, with an imperial edict, to worship Sun Ce as Captain of Cavalry, and to attack his father, Marquis Wu Cheng, as Grand Administrator of Kuaiji.

He also asked Sun Ce to team up with Lu Bu and Chen Yu, the prefect of Wujun, to attack Yuan Shu.

Sun Ce did not immediately agree, but asked Wang Fu for the title of general.Wang Fu Chengzhi worshiped Sun Ce as a general of the Ming and Han Dynasties, and Sun Ce sent troops.

Then, when Sun Ce sent troops to Qiantang, Chen Yu, the prefect of Wujun, ordered the captain Wanyan to hold more than [-] seals and ribbons, and awarded them to Danyang, Xuancheng and other counties. It is an internal response, waiting for an opportunity to attack the lands occupied by Sun Ce.

After Sun Ce found out, he immediately ordered Lu Fan and others to attack Chen Yu. Chen Yu was defeated and fled to Jizhou alone.

However, Sun Ce took the opportunity to annex Wu County, gaining more than [-] soldiers and horses, and his power soared.For a time, in the land of Jiangdong, the Little Overlord was in the limelight.

In mid-July, Cao Cao received Chen Deng in Xudu.

He did not agree to Lu Bu's request for Xuzhou Mu, but instead worshiped Chen Deng as the prefect of Guangling.

After sending Chen Deng away, Cao Cao immediately summoned a group of ministers to discuss the crusade against Yuan Shu.After a year of farming, Xu Du had a bumper harvest.Cao Cao no longer needs to worry about food and grass. In addition, the soldiers and horses are ready, and Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu are also very honest. It's time to go out to fight against rebellion!

However, Cao Cao still needs to plan carefully before seeking rebellion...

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Dian Wei and Xu Chu, one on the left and the other on the right, stand under the hall like two door gods.

One holds a big ax in his arms, and the other holds a long knife in his hand.The eyes look at the nose, the nose looks at the mouth, and the mouth looks at the heart. They are as quiet as two stone statues.At first glance, they seem to be dressed the same, with white clothes and black shoes, a large belt around the waist, a scarf on their heads, and their breasts folded over their stomachs, exuding a murderous look.

Outside the hall, warriors in bright armor are patrolling.

There are tiger ben inside and tiger guard outside. The two troops seem to get along very harmoniously.

The only difference is probably the dagger hanging from Dian Wei's waist.A blood-red gem was inlaid on the handle of the knife, which made the short knife even more bloody.Xu Chu didn't squint, but from the corner of his eye, he always unconsciously aimed at the dagger at Dian Wei's waist.Although I tried my best to restrain myself, I just couldn't hold it.Dian Wei also noticed it, so he moved the dagger to the side so that Xu Chu could see it more easily.At the same time, he lifted his head higher and straightened his waist, Xu Chu was so angry that he secretly gritted his steel teeth.

After three days in prison, Cao Cao released Xu Chu Dianwei.

Because, the two of them performed very well in prison, drinking and chatting every day, and seemed to have returned to their former intimacy.

Cao Cao put them in prison, in fact, he hoped that the two of them would maintain a close and cooperative relationship while competing with each other.

This will test the means of the superior!But for Cao Cao, it doesn't seem too difficult.After Dian Wei and Xu Chu came out, they still held their original posts.Dian Wei was still a general of Huben Zhonglang, who was awarded the lonely sword of heaven, and he could carry it to the hall; Xu Chu was still a school lieutenant, commanding the Tiger Guards.

It's just that some changes took place in the two teams when they were imprisoned.

First of all, the servants of the Huben Army and His Majesty, Xia Houheng and Cao Xiu were transferred away.At the same time, the Tiger Guard Army Festival was transferred from Huben Xuding to Huben Army, and took up the post of Majesty Chief.The original Tiger Guards were replaced by Cao Xing.This Cao Xing is Cao Cao's nephew, and he has always been friends with Dian Wei.Previously, Cao Xing had been working under Cao Ren's tent, and Cao Xing was transferred this time, and it is said that Cao Ren recommended him...

As a result, neither the Huben Army nor the Tiger Guards could form the same unity as before.

Under Dianwei, there was Xu Ding's temperance, and Xu Chu's army was also riveted by Cao Cao.From the original situation where the children of the Xu clan occupied the main body, it is said that the situation of the stalemate between Huben and the children of the Xu clan.Cao Xing entered the Tiger Guard and took away three hundred tiger warriors.

Xu Chu swallowed, his eyelids drooped, and he didn't leave Dian Wei again.

He knew that Dian Wei was mad at him!

Although the relationship between the two has recovered, it does not mean that they no longer compete.

Shit luck, if you hadn't got the help of Ah Fu's family, how could you be worthy of the Heavenly Solitary Sword?

Cao Cao's Tiangang 36 stars, now the first star, has been settled.Moreover, Dianwei, the lonely star in the sky, is also the only one confirmed among the 36 stars.Not only was Xu Chu envious and jealous, but many generals in Cao Ying were also like this.

However, there are still 35, don't worry, don't worry!
Xu Chu could only comfort himself in this way in his heart: let the big head ask Ah Fu later, and ask them to help him and regain face.

Two big and three rough guys are fighting openly and secretly.

In the lobby, Cao Cao's counselors also saw it clearly.

I can't help feeling funny in my heart, but also have some expectations.Because Cao Cao said that the 36 stars in Tiangang are not based on pure force, and the conspirators can also grant them.Not only that, Cao Cao also said that after Cao Ji took charge of Zhuyejian, he would start making the second batch of knives.However, it is not the Tiangang Saber, but the Disha Saber... There are 72 pieces in total, which match the Tiangang and make up the number of Tiangang and Disha.

Of course, the status of Disha Dao seems to be lower than that of Tiangang Dao.

So this first-rate conspirator thinks of Tiangang, and the second-rate conspirator thinks of Disha.It can be said that everyone under Cao Cao's command is now staring at the one hundred and eight... no, it is one hundred and seven places.

"My lord, Chen Deng is the prefect of Guangling. Although he can restrain the tiger, he is a prominent family in Xuzhou after all, so he may not be willing to serve him sincerely."

After the deliberations at the court meeting, someone stood up and spoke.

The tiger is Lu Bu.

What this person said was not wrong, as Chen Deng was a top family member in Xuzhou, if he said that he was dedicated to the Han Dynasty, he probably wouldn't even believe it.

What he seeks is first and foremost the interests of the family.

Cao Cao worshiped Chen Deng as the prefect of Guangling, not without the thought of separating the relationship between Lu Bu and the Chen clan.

After hearing this, Cao Cao also took it seriously.

He is a son of an official, so he naturally knows the thoughts of these powerful families.For the children of the family, the family comes first.How many people will serve the country wholeheartedly?Of course, it cannot be said that there is no such thing at all.At least in this hall, there is one person who is selfless and loyal to the family of the Han family.

Cao Cao secretly glanced at Xun Yu.

"Wen Ruo, what do you think?"

Xun Yu opened his eyes, and said in a calm manner: "The lord will use Chen Yuanlong, so what's the point of trusting him? Chen Yuanlong is a smart man, and he should know that the tiger is not the master. Otherwise, his father and son don't have to stop Lu Bu from marrying Yuan Shu... ...But if the lord wants to plan Xuzhou, now is also suitable."

Cao Cao smiled slightly, "How should we plan?"

"Order one person to go to Guangling and stand firm. In this way, on the one hand, Chen Deng can be restrained, and on the other hand, Xiapi can also be monitored."

"What does Feng Xiao think?"

"Wen Ruo's words are great."

"Who will be sent there, and how will they gain a foothold?"

Xun You suddenly raised his head, and said in a deep voice: "I have heard that since the second year of Xingping, there have been bandits and chaos in Haixi. The local rich family, connected with bandits, and three county magistrates were mysteriously killed in Haixi. However, the murderer has still not been found. Chen Yuanlong also mentioned Haixi before, saying that Haixi is in chaos and no one wants to go there. My lord, why don’t you send someone there?

"Hessie?"

In the lobby, everyone whispered to each other.

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and then asked, "Does Gongda have a suitable person?"

Haixi, under the rule of Xuzhou, is located at the junction of Guangling, Xiapi and Donghai County.The problem now is that although Xuzhou is called the territory of the Han Dynasty, it is difficult for Cao Cao to control it.Since Lu Bu's victory over Yuan in May, his power has also skyrocketed.He is a fierce general who is used to fighting, and there are experts around him to advise him, and there are even fierce generals under his tent to charge into battle, so Cao Cao should not think twice.

Sending people to Haixi is like riveting a nail in Xuzhou!
But this nail...is really difficult to make.

Not only to control Lu Bu's movements, but also to withstand the pressure of the local wealthy family.

Cao Cao couldn't help but fell into deep thought. He has countless talented people under his tent, who is the right one to send?The person going to Haixi must first be someone he can trust; secondly, this person must be capable and resourceful; at the same time, his reputation should not be too high, otherwise it will attract the attention of the local wealthy family and Lu Bu.Such a person is indeed not easy to find.Cao Cao has a lot of talented people under his command, but if he had to fully meet the requirements, he really couldn't figure it out for a while.Fingers tapped on the fence, Cao Cao looked around the lobby.

"My lord, Ye recommends a person, which can be a great responsibility."

Sikong Cang, Cao Cao and Liu Ye stood up and bowed to answer.

Cao Cao hurriedly asked, "Who does Zi Yang recommend?"

"It's Cheng's order, Liang Xi."

"Liang Xi?"

Cao Cao was a little puzzled, and turned to look at Dong Zhao.

Dong Zhao hurriedly said: "My lord, have you forgotten? Liang Xi was originally the master of Chen County. My lord confiscated him last year, first as Zhang Chang, and then as Chengshi's order. In the past half a year, Liang Xi has done well in Chengshi. He has a reputation. Zi Yang's recommendation is indeed suitable..."

Both Dong Zhao and Liu Ye expressed their support for Liang Xi.

Cao Cao was also very moved.

Just as he was about to express his agreement, he saw Xun Yu get up, "My lord, Liang Xi is extremely talented, and he is indeed the right candidate. However, he has only been in Chengshi for half a year, and the government orders have not been implemented, so he hastily transferred to another place, in Chengshi's empty space." No benefit. Liang Xi goes to Haixi, who can take the Cheng family?"

"This one……"

What Xun Yu said also made sense.

This involves a unified issue of government orders.Liang Xi has just gained a firm foothold in the Cheng family, and the government orders have just been sorted out.If another person is changed, who can guarantee that Liang Xi's decree will continue to be implemented?It is a big taboo to change the order from day to day.For example, Liang Xi advocated reclamation of wasteland in the Cheng family, but as soon as the people under him started to implement it, Liang Xi left; if another person came, it might be a different way of thinking about governance.Perhaps he disapproved of land reclamation and advocated doing other things.The barren land that was reclaimed before was tantamount to useless work.

The situation Xun Yu said is not impossible.

Cheng's is located in Juye, which is an important place in Yanzhou.Although Cao Cao transferred his base to Yuzhou, he still attached great importance to Yanzhou.

After all, Yanzhou is where he started.

"Wen Ruo, what do you think?"

Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu and asked in a deep voice.

"Yu was also recommended by someone. This person's qualifications may not be comparable to Ziyu's, and his talent and learning are also slightly lacking. But it is enough to go to the west of Zhenhai."

"Wen Ruo recommended, who?"

"This person's name is Deng Ji, and his style name is Shusun."

Deng Ji?

For most people in the lobby, Deng Ji was a very unfamiliar name.

Cao Cao was also curious and turned to look at Dong Zhao.

Dong Zhao was also startled, and whispered in Cao Cao's ear, "Deng Ji is Cao Junshi's son-in-law."

Cao Cao couldn't help but suddenly nodded.

No wonder the name sounds familiar, it turned out to be the one-armed soldier.The name of joining the army with one arm still came from Xia Houheng and Cao Xiu.At the beginning of Dianwei's construction of Huben, Xia Houheng and Cao Xiu were his right-hand men, so Huben was formed.But Xia Houheng and Cao Xiu said to Cao Cao when they were riding tigers and leopards: "Everyone knows that the tiger and the ben are the work of Bo Quan and me, but they don't know that if there is one less person, the tiger and the ben will not succeed."

Cao Cao asked, "Who is that?"

"It means joining the army with one arm in the army."

When Deng Ji was helping Huben, he was in charge of joining the army.

Most of the responsibilities are chores.In the eyes of Xia Houheng and Cao Xiu, those things were extremely trivial and troublesome.However, Deng Ji can do everything in an orderly manner without any chaos.All kinds of materials are recorded in the book, clearly and without any deviation... Deng Ji is jokingly called "joining the army with one arm" in the army.It is precisely because of Deng Ji doing these trivial things that Cao Xiu and Xia Houheng can train with all their strength.

Therefore, when Dong Zhao reminded him, Cao Cao immediately remembered Deng Ji's origin.

Liu Ye had never heard of Deng Ji's name, so he looked at Dong Zhao suspiciously.

Before Cao Cao could speak, Guo Jia also stood up and said, "Deng Ji is indeed the right candidate."

"Is Uncle Deng reliable?"

Guo Jia said: "Deng Ji and Jia are from the same family."

The implication is that if Deng Ji is unreliable, then I am also unreliable.

As soon as these words came out, Liu Ye immediately closed his mouth.Although he is highly valued by Cao Cao, compared with Guo Jia, he is obviously not enough.

Cao Cao's reconsideration of Guo Jia can be said to be obedient.

Furthermore, everyone is acting out of public interest. Since Guo Jia and Xunyu all agreed, then Uncle Deng must have merit...

"You also agreed with Deng Ji to serve as the Hercynian Commander."

As soon as Guo Jia finished speaking, Xun You also stood up.

His opening made many people feel puzzled.

Everyone knows that Xun You and Xun Yu are not particularly dealt with.Two people often say that you say one, but I say two; you tell me to go left, but I insist on going right.In terms of seniority, Xun Yu is Xun You's uncle, but in terms of talent, Xun Yu is good at conspiracy, while Xun You is good at conspiracy, so it can be said that they are natural enemies.The two were orthodox in the Han Dynasty at the beginning, and there were differences.Later, because of Yuan Shao, they completely turned against each other.

But Xun You was recommended by Xun Yu.

Therefore, in the eyes of many people, Xun Yu is broad-minded and has the air of an elder.As for Xun You, in comparison, he can't help being a bit petty.

This made Xun You and Xun Yu even more conflicted.

Now, the two recommended the same person, which really surprised Cao Cao.

"Gongda, do you know how to join the army with one arm?"

Xun You said: "You knew Deng Shusun earlier than Wen Ruo."

"Oh?"

Xun Yu couldn't help being surprised, and turned to look at Xun You.

"Deng Ji was originally a small official in Jiyang, with the ability to do things. When you first heard about this person, he sent someone to investigate in Jiyang, and he also asked Deng Shusun's boss for advice. Now he works for Wang Wei in Nanjun. Wang Wei is a famous scholar in Jingxiang, with outstanding talents. I also admire Deng Shusun.

Deng Shusun didn't know why, he offended Jiang Xia's Huang family, and came to Xudu with Jun Ming with his father-in-law's family.

After Wang Wei heard about this, he was very annoyed, and sent someone to Jiangxia to inquire about the reason... Deng Shusun also assisted Man Boning to do a great thing when he was passing through Runan.Does my lord still remember the Langling Rebellion?That Cheng Yao was beheaded by Deng Ji. "

Cao Cao couldn't help nodding when he heard this.

Of course he had heard about the matter of Lang Ling, and he was very annoyed at Cheng Yao's private checkpoint.

At the same time, Man Chong executed decisively and saved Cao Hong, which made Cao Cao very satisfied.It's just that he didn't notice at the time that Deng Ji was also mentioned in Man Chong's official document.

Now that Xun You mentioned this matter, Cao Cao immediately recalled it.

"But the postmaster of the West?"

"That's right!" Xun You said, "If my lord is worried, you can send someone to Pingyu to ask Bo Ning. As far as I know, Bo Ning is also in favor of Deng Shusun. At that time, he still wanted to keep Deng Shusun in Runan, just because Deng Ji's wife is pregnant, that's why she came to Xudu."

Unknowingly, after Deng Ji defected to Cao Cao, although he did not have any position, he did many things...

Liu Ye knew that Man Chong was an upright and unselfish person.First there was Xun Yu, Guo Jia, then Xun You recommended, and now there is another favorite!Coupled with the relationship between Dianwei and Wei, there are nine out of ten Hercynian orders, and Deng Ji will be in charge.In terms of etiquette, Deng Ji has a disability, so he is not a suitable candidate.But these years, the turbulence is fierce... Henan Yin Xiahou Dun still lacks an eye!If that matter comes out to speak out, maybe it will offend Xiahou Dun.I heard that Deng Ji's brother-in-law, Cao Zhen, and others have raised small benevolence, and this connection...

Liu Ye suddenly had a feeling that maybe he should pay more attention to Cao Ji.

If we say that Cao Ji was just a craftsman in Liu Ye's heart before.Even if Cao Ji is a hidden ink giant, he is only a craftsman.

But now, Liu Ye felt that this Cao Ji was not easy!
"My lord, according to what Gong Da said, this Deng Shusun is indeed more suitable than Zi Yu."

Zi Yu is Cheng Shi's order to Liang Xi.

Cao Cao also couldn't help nodding.

There is no doubt that Deng Ji is talented.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for these generals under his command to strongly recommend them.

And his family has a close relationship with Dianwei, and his wife and brother have a friendship with Cao Zhen and Jinlan, so they should be safe to use.

His reputation is not obvious, and he will not attract the attention of the local wealthy family, as well as Lu Bu and others.

He had served in the army, so he probably knew a thing or two about military affairs.At the same time, this person is also proficient in the law... just doesn't know about this change, how about it?
Cao Cao couldn't help hesitating, but he had already decided on the candidate for Hai Xiling.

"Gongren."

"Here!"

"Immediately send a handwritten letter and send it to Pingyu to inform Man Boning." Cao Cao stood up as he spoke, "You should think twice about Haixiling before making a decision...Wen Ruo, you immediately Sort out the files and quickly report the situation in Haixi County!"

Xun Yu heard this, looked at Guo Jia, and nodded slightly.

Then he took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "Yu deal with this matter immediately."

Cao Cao walked away with his hands behind his back, still muttering Deng Ji's name in his mouth.When he walked out of the lobby, he suddenly looked at Dian Wei.

A smile immediately appeared on the chubby face.

(End of this chapter)